3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1335+ words) For packaging companies, making an environmental claim is increasingly only the first step. The harder question is whether the business can prove it. Claims that packaging is “recyclable”, contains recycled material or has a lower carbon footprint can depend on…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1422+ words) EU packaging rules are becoming more consistent, but fragmented national EPR systems could leave small cross-border sellers facing disproportionate compliance costs. The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is creating a more consistent framework, but small businesses selling across borders…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (1580+ words) Eco-modulated EPR fees are changing the economics of packaging by linking recyclability more closely to cost. Eco-modulated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees are turning packaging recyclability into a direct financial issue. For high-volume producers, the difference between an easy-to-recycle pack…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (41+ words) Packaging Gateway GlobalData research suggests tougher packaging regulation could favour suppliers with the R&D and compliance resources to innovate ahead of new requirements. With a free Packaging Gateway profile, you can:...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (715+ words) PFAS phase-out is reshaping food packaging, but proving replacement materials can perform at scale is the real challenge. The phase-out of PFAS is forcing the food packaging industry to answer a fundamental question: how can food-contact materials deliver the same…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (386+ words) As global logistics stabilise, hidden dependencies on specialist packaging materials are emerging as a growing supply chain risk. Ocean freight costs remain a key measure of supply chain disruption, yet they no longer tell the whole story for the packaging…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (265+ words) The UK’s new deforestation legislation is set to create a costly regulatory headache for consumer goods companies when enforced alongside China’s updated supply chain security ruling. The UK Government confirmed in June 2026 that businesses trading in forest risk commodities now…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (585+ words) From sustainability regulation to investment trends, H1 2026 offers an early view of what's likely to shape the global packaging industry in H2. The global packaging industry entered 2026 in a more stable position than it had experienced in recent years. Following a prolonged…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (735+ words) Clamshell packaging protects retail products with strength and visibility but faces growing concerns over consumer safety and plastic waste. Hard plastic shells have become a familiar part of modern retail packaging. They protect products, help prevent tampering and allow shoppers…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (430+ words) A new study by plastic packaging specialist ALPLA found that although sustainability claims have become a regular feature on packaging, confusion over their meaning continues to shape purchase decisions. According to the ALPLA 2026 Packaging Claims Reality Check Report, 84% of US…...